Martin County, Florida tornadoes

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43confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: October 9, 2024, EF2. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total431950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthOctober12 of 43
StrongestF3Oct 19, 1958
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries35whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Martin County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 4Feb: 3Mar: 4Apr: 1May: 5Jun: 4Jul: 3Aug: 6Sep: 0Oct: 12Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

October is the peak month, with 12 of 43 tornadoes.

By time of day

130 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 1: 3: 29 AM: 0: 1: 212 PM: 4: 2: 133 PM: 8: 2: 06 PM: 0: 1: 09 PM: 1: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 21960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 1: 0: 1: 1: 2: 0: 0: 1: 1: 31980: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 12020: 0: 0: 1: 0: 7: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
26
EF1
8
EF2
6
EF3
3

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F3, October 19, 1958

1 deaths, 24 injuries Strongest

F3, October 19, 1958

20.2 mile path Longest path

65.49 miles, EF2

October 9, 2024, whole path Widest

500 yards, EF1

June 12, 2024
Every tornado

All 43 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Oct 9, 2024EF25.71 mi400 yd00
Oct 9, 2024EF332.89 mi457 yd07
Oct 9, 2024EF265.49 mi300 yd00
Oct 9, 2024EF13 mi250 yd01
Oct 9, 2024EF017.94 mi200 yd00
Jun 12, 2024EF11.74 mi500 yd00
Jan 15, 2024EF08.22 mi50 yd00
Mar 11, 2022EF00.12 mi40 yd00
Nov 5, 2019EF00.26 mi10 yd00
May 27, 2018EF00.05 mi10 yd00
May 14, 2018EF00.13 mi50 yd00
Jan 17, 2016EF10.8 mi75 yd00
Oct 29, 2011EF00.39 mi40 yd00
Oct 29, 2011EF00.28 mi25 yd00
Oct 18, 2011EF00.26 mi100 yd00
Aug 19, 2008EF00.02 mi30 yd00
Aug 24, 2006F00.3 mi30 yd00
Mar 16, 2004F00.1 mi30 yd00
Mar 16, 2004F00.2 mi30 yd00
Apr 5, 1993F00.2 mi30 yd00
Mar 3, 1991F00.3 mi20 yd00
Aug 9, 1989F00.2 mi10 yd00
Aug 28, 1986F01 mi30 yd00
Feb 2, 1983F22 mi50 yd01
Jun 25, 1982F00.2 mi10 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.